Noise Pollution
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Temporal And Spatial Variances in Noise Pollution in The Main Street and Residential Area in Qaladze City.
Bakhtyar Muhammed Junet, Mohammed Qader Rasool
Noise pollution is considered one of the environmental issues, and has a harmful effect on human health and the environment. The aim of this study is to determine and compare (Noise pollution level- NPL) of residential areas and main street. The NPL is recorded in eighteen points along Main Street and residential zone. Sound meters Equipment have been used to determine the NPL of residential zone and main street. NPL data were recorded in both seasons, summer and winter, on holidays such as Friday and working days from Saturday to Thursday, at three different times of the day: 7-9 am, 12-2 pm and 6-8 pm. The results illustrate that NPL is higher in summer than in winter because there are more human activities and working hours in summer. The average NPL on the main street in summer is 63 dB and in residential zones is 54 dB. However, in winter, the average overall NPL on the main street is 59dB in the residential area 44 dB. The NPL in the main street of the study area is higher than in the residential area. The main ways to reduce noise pollution are: using electronic motorcycles, quiet generator with determine places for electric power generators that are far from residential area and schools with interesting planting trees.
Volume 12 · Issue 5 · October 2025Noise Pollution Levels of Commercial Zones in Duhok City
Salar Saleem Ali, Nishan Sorin Moses
Environmental pollution has emerged as a critical issue, with noise pollution recognized as a significant environmental concern, its effects being comparable to other forms of pollution. Ecological contamination. Noise pollution presently endangers urban areas due to population growth and technology advancements. Noise pollution is a prevalent and contemporary issue in Duhok city, exacerbated by population growth and urban development stemming from several causes. Due to noise in the research location, we have selected this study as a scientific project involving fieldwork, utilizing a sound level meter. The noise level was assessed in the commercial area at three distinct times: morning, evening, and night. The investigation delineated noise levels in accordance with international criteria for allowed limits, assessing both daytime and nighttime noise and contrasting it with the business area. In a metropolis such as Duhok, noise has surpassed its natural threshold. The maximum average noise level documented in the business zone attained 76 decibels. Noise impacts all inhabitants, resulting in various mental and physical ailments, and there exist numerous therapeutic approaches and advice to address this issue. Mitigating the adverse impacts of noise through the expansion of residential zones, the enactment of environmental legislation, and the promotion of environmental consciousness.